Disability, Support Worker jobs in Darwin NT

Harmonious Community Care is looking for compassionate, reliable and dedicated Support Workers to join our growing team in Darwin, Northern Territory.

We are seeking people who genuinely enjoy supporting others to live independently, participate in their community and achieve their personal goals.

Who We Are Looking For

We are particularly seeking:

• Male Support Workers with at least 2 years of relevant experience in disability support, aged care or a similar role.
• Female Support Workers who can speak and understand Punjabi, with relevant support work experience.
• Workers who are flexible and willing to accept both short and long shifts, depending on participant needs and roster requirements.
• Workers who have a current full Northern Territory driver's licence.
• Workers who have access to a reliable, registered and comprehensively insured vehicle and are comfortable driving participants when required.

We are looking for people who are dependable, professional and genuinely committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support.

About the Role

As a Support Worker with Harmonious Community Care, you will provide person-centred support to NDIS participants in their homes and within the community.

You will work closely with participants, families and other members of their support team to ensure participants receive safe, respectful and high-quality support.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties may include:

• Providing personal care and daily living support, including assistance with showering, dressing, grooming and other personal-care tasks where required
• Supporting participants with meal preparation, cooking and household tasks
• Assisting with medication prompts and medication-related support, in accordance with participant plans and organisational procedures
• Supporting participants to attend appointments, therapy sessions and other commitments
• Providing transport and support to access the community, social activities, shopping and recreational activities
• Supporting participants to develop and maintain independence and daily living skills
• Encouraging participation in activities that align with the participant's interests, goals and NDIS plan
• Providing support with community participation and social inclusion
• Supporting participants to maintain routines and engage in meaningful activities
• Following individualised support plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies where applicable
• Recognising and appropriately responding to changes in a participant's presentation, wellbeing or support needs
• Maintaining accurate and timely progress notes, shift notes and incident reports
• Communicating professionally with families, Support Coordinators, allied health professionals and other members of the participant's support team
• Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries, confidentiality and participant privacy
• Following workplace health and safety, safeguarding and organisational policies and procedures
• Promoting participant choice, dignity, rights, privacy and independence at all times

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Previous experience working as a Support Worker, Disability Support Worker, Aged Care Worker, Personal Care Worker or in a similar role is highly desirable
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check, where applicable to the role
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current CPR Certificate
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You
• Full Australian working rights
• A valid Australian driver's licence
• Access to a reliable, registered and comprehensively insured vehicle, where driving participants is required
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to complete required documentation and progress notes
• Commitment to maintaining participant confidentiality and privacy
• Relevant Qualification such as Certificate III/IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services, Mental Health or a related field

Desirable Experience

Experience supporting people with any of the following will be highly regarded:

• Autism
• Intellectual disability
• Psychosocial disability
• Complex support needs
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Personal care
• Community participation
• Complex communication needs
• Supported independent living
• Challenging behaviours
• Children, teenagers or young adults with disability

Availability

We are particularly interested in applicants who have flexible weekday availability and are willing to work both short and long shifts.

Location: Darwin, NT
Employment Type: Casual

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience, availability, current location/address, contact details, referee details, and why you believe you would be a good fit for Harmonious Community Care.

Please ensure your application includes at least two professional referees who can comment on your suitability for a Support Worker role.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Pay: $37.00 – $66.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your own car and full driving license?

Experience:

• working with individuals with disabilities: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person